Pumpkin seed oil in capsules is a convenient way to add unrefined pumpkin oil to your diet without its characteristic taste and smell. VITATEKA Pumpkin Seed Oil (Cucurbita) is a food supplement: 60 capsules, each holding 300 mg of cold-pressed pumpkin seed oil.
What is in one capsule
- unrefined pumpkin seed oil — 300 mg;
- capsule shell: gelatin, glycerine, water.
The daily portion (3 capsules) is a source of unsaturated fatty acids and provides 15 mg of vitamin E — that is 125% of the recommended daily amount. This is the product composition, not a promise of any effect.
Pumpkin — more than an autumn vegetable
Pumpkin seeds have been part of many culinary traditions for centuries, and pumpkin oil is valued for its rich nutty flavour and dark-green colour. It is a traditional natural product; the oil in capsules is a food supplement, not a medicine, and it does not replace a varied and balanced diet. In the catalogue, pumpkin products sit alongside the other items in the "For men" section, where pumpkin seeds are a familiar guest.
Vitamin E and unsaturated fatty acids
The defining feature of pumpkin oil is its fat profile. It is rich in unsaturated fatty acids, primarily linoleic acid — an omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) that the body can only obtain from food. The oil also naturally contains the fat-soluble vitamin E, and the daily portion supplies quite a lot of it — 125% of the reference amount.
Vitamin E is an antioxidant: vitamin E contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress. If you would like vitamin E in other forms too, you may find the vitamin A and E complex interesting, while products in the "Omega-3 and fatty acids" section can help balance the fats in your diet.
Oil, meal or whole seeds — what is the difference
Pumpkin appears in the catalogue in several forms, and they are not interchangeable:
- oil in capsules (this format) — the fat-soluble part of the seeds: unsaturated fatty acids and vitamin E, with no oily taste. The REALCAPS pumpkin oil capsules are also in stock;
- culinary pumpkin oil in a bottle — for dressing salads and finished dishes;
- pumpkin seed meal — what is left after pressing the oil: plant fibre, easy to add to food.
Find more options in the "Culinary oils" and "Food supplements" sections.
How to take
Manufacturer's recommendation: adults take 1 capsule 3 times a day with meals, as a 1–2 month course; repeat if needed. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose.
Store in a dry place protected from light at a temperature up to +25 °C, out of the reach of children.
Who it may suit
Pumpkin seed oil in capsules is a choice for those who:
- want unsaturated fatty acids and vitamin E in a convenient form without an oily taste;
- prefer natural plant oils;
- are looking for an addition to their diet from the "For men" section.
If you are interested in other seed oils in capsules, take a look at VITATEKA milk thistle oil — a related product in the same format.
Important information
Food supplement. NOT A MEDICINE. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. A food supplement should not be used as a substitute for a varied and balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle. Before use — especially during pregnancy, breastfeeding, while taking medication or with any medical condition — consult a doctor. Do not use in case of intolerance to any of the ingredients. Keep out of the reach of children.
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